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Dorval: (www.city.dorval.qc.ca/dorval/main.html) Provides information on quality of life, municipal services, and leisure in the town of Dorval. Kirkland: (www.ville.kirkland.qc.ca/english/index.htm) News and current events are discussed, and a brief overview of the town and its council are provided. Lachine: (www.cum.qc.ca/LACHINE/eng/Default.htm) News and press releases, information on recreation and municipal services are featured. Ste-Genevieve: (www.cum.qc.ca/STE-GENEVIEVE/index.html) A brief history of the town, profile of the mayor and councillors, municipal services and special events. Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue: (www.ste-anne-de-bellevue.org) Ville de l'Île Bizard: (www.ville.ilebizard.qc.ca) Pierrefonds: (www.ville.pierrefonds.qc.ca) Other cities can be found via the cum.qc.ca website |
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Federal Citizenship and Immigration: (www.ci.gc.ca/english/coming/index.html) Includes guides to coming to Canada, obtaining a visa, and features online immigration forms as well as locations of department offices. |
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| Agriculture Canada: (www.cfia-acia.agr.ca/english/anima/heasan/import/petse.html) Discusses regulations regarding the importation of household pets. Revenue Canada: (www.rc.gc.ca/vco) "Virtual Customs Office" provides information on rules for importing and exporting various goods. |
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| Montreal Gazette: (www.montrealgazette.com) Web access to the daily newspaper's classified section. MLS: (www.mls.ca/mls/map.asp?gt=s&gc=194&L=1&T=RR&pw=brantford&map=1) Searchable directory of properties for sale in the West Island region, including descriptions and often pictures. Century 21: (sigma.igr.com/c21/srch-res-montreal-region.stm) Search the Century 21 listings by postal code using a map of Montreal. Royal LePage: (www.royallepage.ca) Royal LePage listings searchable via a map of Montreal. Results include pictures. Re/Max: (www.remax.ca/index_quebec.html) See available properties (with pictures) by choosing property listings and then focusing on Montreal island. Montreal Real Estate Page: (www.firstcorp.ca/global/rese.htm) Features homes, condominiums and apartments for sale and rent. Includes photos. |
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Bank of Montreal: (www.bmo.com/mortgage) Provides advice and options for financing home ownership. CIBC: (www.cibc.com) Information on various types of mortgages, special offers and tips for potential home owners. Royal Bank: (www.royalbank.com/mortgage/) Tips, rates, information on various sorts of mortgages, and a calculator to determine costs. |
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| Rentan Rentals: (www.rentan.com) Information on ready-to-rent or custom furnished apartments, rental of furniture and appliances, and other services. |
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Hydro-Quebec: (www.hydroquebec.com/residential) Information on electricity rates, connection, as well as efficiency tips. Bell Canada: (www.bell.ca/en/ps/pers) Details on telephone installation, long-distance plans, and promotions. Gaz Métropolitain: (www.gazmet.com/index.asp) Advantages of natural gas, tariffs, and other information for residential customers. Videotron: (www.videotron.com) Subscription information and channel guide for cable television. |
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Canadian Automobile Association: (www.caa-quebec.qc.ca) Help with all aspects of automobile ownership and travel in Quebec. Via Rail: (www.viarail.ca) Fares, schedules and promotions for train travel across Canada. Voyageur: (www.voyageur.com/infoe.htm) Fares, schedules and routes for bus travel in Quebec and Ontario. Montreal Airports Page: (www.admtl.com/index-e.html) Flight information for both of Montreal's major airports. Montreal Transport Commission: (www.stcum.qc.ca/English/a-somm.htm) Schedules, routes, and rates for public transportation. |
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Assosciation centre local de développement du Québec: (ACLDQ.qc.ca) CLD West Island: (www.cldwi.com) |
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Lester B. Pearson School Board: (www.lbpsb.qc.ca) English-language school board with information on local elementary and high schools. Commission Scolaire Marguerite Bourgeois: (www.csmb.qc.ca) French-language school board with information on local elementary and high schools. John Abbott College: (www.johnabbott.qc.ca) Academic and student information for local CEGEP. Other English-language CEGEPS in Montreal: www.vaniercollege.qc.ca www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca www.marianopolis.edu Concordia University: (www.concordia.ca) Information on courses, fees and activities at this English-language university. McGill University: (www.mcgill.ca) Large site describing all aspects of academic and student life at this renowned English-language university. French-language universities: Université de Montréal: (www.umontreal.ca) Université de Québec: (www.uquebec.ca) |
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YMCA: (www.ymca.ca) Details on services across Canada and within Montreal. Boy Scouts: (www.scouts.ca) Information on the program and upcoming events. Girl Guides: (www.girlguides.ca) Mission statement, local chapters, volunteering. |
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Human Resources Development Canada: (www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca) Many links to job opportunities for youths and adults across Canada. Quebec Jobs: (www.quebecjobs.com) Employment listings and resources for Quebec. |
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Quebec Government Tourist Page: (www.tourisme.gouv.qc.ca) Tourist attractions across the province of Quebec. Montreal International Jazz Festival: (www.montrealjazzfest.com) Schedule of events in the upcoming music festival. Just For Laughs Festival: (www.hahaha.com) Details on the international comedy festival. Montreal Casino Page: (www.casinos-quebec.com) A description of gaming and entertainment facilities. Botanical Gardens: (www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/jardin/jardin.htm) Description of plants and activities featured at Montreal's botanical gardens. Insectarium: (www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/insectarium/insect.htm) Activities and events at Montreal's insect museum. Planetarium: (www.planetarium.montreal.qc.ca/index_a.html) Rates, activities and astronomical information at Montreal's planetarium. |
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Fairview Shopping Mall: (www.fairviewpointeclaire.shops.ca) A listing of shops, restaurants and events at the West Island's biggest shopping centre. Provigo: (www.provigo.ca) Information on supermarket and discount stores. IGA: (www.iga.net/en/) Access to supermarket locations and even cyber-shopping. Good for price comparisons. Price Costco: (www.costco.com) A searchable index of products at this discount warehouse chain.v |
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Eating Out in Montreal: (www.vehiculepress.com/montreal/eatout.html) A listing of restaurant reviews by Gazette food critic Byron Ayanoglu. Montreal Dining: (www.homepagers.com/montreal/dine.html) Inexpensive restaurant recommendations and addresses. |
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Cirque du Soleil: (www.cirquedusoleil.com) Schedule of shows and much more for this renowned local circus. CFL Football: (www.alouettes.net) Ticket prices, game schedule and player information for the Montreal Alouettes. Major-League Baseball: (www.montrealexpos.com) Ticket prices, game schedule, and player information for the Montreal Expos. Major-League Hockey: (www.canadiens.com/english/) Player information, game schedule, ticket prices and news for Montreal's famous hockey team. Cinemas: (www.famousplayers.com) Features showtimes, movie reviews, and online shopping. Cinemas: (www.cineplexodeon.com/canada/index.html) Showtimes, featured films, and online shopping. Cinemas: (www.cinemaguzzo.com) |
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Montreal Golf Site: (www.golfmontreal.com) Locations and reviews of local golf courses. Beaconsfield Cycling Club: (www.clubcycliste.com) Information on the club, upcoming events, photographs and more. Pointe-Claire Yacht Club: (www.pcyc.qc.ca) History, news, event schedule, and sailing lesson information. Royal St-Lawrence Yacht Club: (www.rstlyc.qc.ca) History, calendar, racing, lessons and facilities. Mont Tremblant Ski Resort: (www.tremblant.ca) Features golf in the summer, skiing in the winter. |
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